On Aug. 16, the Texas Attorney general’s office issued a letter saying that counties do not have the ability to ban solar farms. The letter came in response to a request on the subject from the Franklin County, TX county…
On Aug. 7, the University of Texas at Austin (UT) announced the formation of the West Campus Ambassadors pilot program, which seeks to revitalize one of the flagship university’s neighborhoods.…
Gov. Greg Abbott attributed Texas’ consistently strong jobs economy to small businesses during the Governor’s Small Business Summit in McAllen on Aug. 10. As keynote speaker, Abbott, a Republican, said…
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is asking citizens to conserve water as the city moved toward the second stage of its drought contingency plan on Aug. 15. The city warned that…
During an event in the Houston suburb of New Caney on Aug. 9, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ceremoniously signed the $18 billion tax cut package for Texas property owners, nearly…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, in conjunction with the OneStar Foundation, recently announced that they are currently accepting nominations for the 40th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards.…
Texas tattoo artist Dillon Forte has spent the past year constructing the inaugural “Tattoo Ranch” in Wimberley, Texas, a property and studio just outside of Austin that serves as both…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and several other state AGs recently filed a lawsuit to stop the “Parole with Conditions” policy that allows aliens to enter the US without consequences.
On April 26, the Texas House State Affairs Committee held a hearing to consider a number of bills. Notably absent from the hearing were Senate Bills 6 and 7, which…
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) are calling for new legislation to ensure a more reliable energy grid across Texas and attract new sources of reliable…
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Charles Schwertner are prioritizing new legislation aimed at ensuring a reliable energy grid across Texas and attracting new sources of reliable thermal electricity…
State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) supports recently announced legislation focused on boosting energy grid reliability across Texas.
Pearl Mobile Teeth Whitening made dental whitening more accessible in Austin with the launch of its mobile clinic in 2022.
High property tax rates have become an important issue in the State of Texas, particularly with the midterm election coming up on Nov. 8. Both candidates for governor, incumbent Gov.…
Frederick M. Hess, director of American Enterprise Institute Education, recently wrote in the Washington Examiner that public universities that use taxpayer funds for DEI initiatives, abandoning a pursuit of free…
The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler), under the UT System, has diversity, equity and inclusion programs and plans for hiring faculty and staff. UT Tyler’s Global Awareness and…
A recent poll in Austin conducted by Notley Ventures in conjunction with the Austin Monitor, found that behind affordability, public safety and crime is the biggest issue on Austin voters’…
At a recent Texas Tribune panel called “The Next Mayor,” mayoral candidates Celia Israel and Kirk Watson got the opportunity to talk about the important issues facing Austin.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that in the midst of the growing national fentanyl overdose crisis, Texans and Americans are falling victim to the Mexican cartels that are producing it.
The US Department of Justice recently announced the arrest and indictment of eight alleged human smugglers. The investigation that led to the indictment was a part of “Joint Task Force…
A new report by energy expert Robert Bryce estimates that Texas consumers will have to cover at least $10.5 billion of costs from Winter Storm Uri through higher electricity and…
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) implemented a Strategic Plan for Faculty Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) to hire diverse faculty members.
Vance Ginn, chief economist of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, recently explained difficulties homeowners face in the surging Texas housing market.
Texas-based on-demand delivery service Favor Delivery recently announced the appointment of its first-ever Chief Taco Officer.
Energy expert Brian Gitt recently questioned the reliability of wind energy, citing a report by consulting economist Edgardo Sepulveda that was posted on Twitter.
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